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At MusiCounts, we make music education inclusive, sustainable, and accessible for youth across Canada by providing musical instruments, equipment, and resources.</p> </div> </div> <div class="block-divider"> <div class="container"> <hr/> </div> </div> <div class="block-cta"> <div class="container container-medium py-1"> <div class="row mb-3 align-items-center"> <div class="col col-12 col-md-4 text-center order-md-1"> <img src="https://musicounts.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Generic_option.aa8aeae7.fill-512x512.jpg" alt="Stock Photo.jpg"/> </div> <div class="col col-12 col-md-8 d-flex flex-column justify-content-around pt-2 pt-md-0 order-md-0"> <h3 class="mb-1 text-center text-md-left font-weight-bold">Why MusiCounts</h3> <p>MusiCounts understands that music transforms the lives of young people. That's why we work to break down the barriers youth face when accessing music education.</p> <div class="text-center text-md-left pt-2"> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary" href="/en/about-us/why-musicounts/">Learn More <i class="la la-arrow-right"></i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block-divider"> <div class="container"> <hr/> </div> </div> <div class="block-cta"> <div class="container container-medium py-1"> <div class="row mb-3 align-items-center"> <div class="col col-12 col-md-4 text-center"> <img src="https://musicounts.s3.amazonaws.com/images/RevolutionRecordingCassidyListenst.2e16d0ba.fill-512x512.jpg" alt="RevolutionRecordingCassidyListenstoHerOwnMusic.jpg"/> </div> <div class="col col-12 col-md-8 d-flex flex-column justify-content-around pt-2 pt-md-0"> <h3 class="mb-1 text-center text-md-left font-weight-bold">Our Story</h3> <p>MusiCounts was established in 1997 by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in collaboration with media companies, record labels, and high-profile artists, each of whom understood that the success of the music industry was deeply connected to success in the music classroom.</p> <div class="text-center text-md-left pt-2"> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary" href="/en/about-us/our-story/">Explore <i class="la la-arrow-right"></i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block-divider"> <div class="container"> <hr/> </div> </div> <div class="block-cta"> <div class="container container-medium py-1"> <div class="row mb-3 align-items-center"> <div class="col col-12 col-md-4 text-center order-md-1"> <img src="https://musicounts.s3.amazonaws.com/images/IMG_4593.2e16d0ba.fill-512x512.jpg" alt="IMG_4593.JPG"/> </div> <div class="col col-12 col-md-8 d-flex flex-column justify-content-around pt-2 pt-md-0 order-md-0"> <h3 class="mb-1 text-center text-md-left font-weight-bold">Our Team</h3> <p>Meet the staff, supporters, and advisors who help bring MusiCounts vision to life.</p> <div class="text-center text-md-left pt-2"> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary" href="/en/about-us/our-team/">Meet the Team <i class="la la-arrow-right"></i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block-divider"> <div class="container"> <hr/> </div> </div> <div class="block-cta"> <div class="container container-medium py-1"> <div class="row mb-3 align-items-center"> <div class="col col-12 col-md-4 text-center"> <img src="https://musicounts.s3.amazonaws.com/images/St.Kateri-Oct2019-iskwe-Credit-Lin.2e16d0ba.fill-512x512.jpg" alt="St.Kateri-Oct2019-iskwe-Credit-LindsayMiller.jpg"/> </div> <div class="col col-12 col-md-8 d-flex flex-column justify-content-around pt-2 pt-md-0"> <h3 class="mb-1 text-center text-md-left font-weight-bold">MusiCounts News</h3> <p>Read the latest stories from MusiCounts, including grant announcements, program stories, and more!</p> <div class="text-center text-md-left pt-2"> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary" href="/en/about-us/musicounts-news/">Read More <i class="la la-arrow-right"></i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="back-to"> <div class="container mt-5 mb-5"> <a class="d-flex justify-content-center" href="/en/">Back to Home</a> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="py-4 mt-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"> <div> <a href="#" class="btn btn-secondary">Donate</a> </div> <div><div class="social-links"> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MusiCounts" target="_blank"><i class="fab fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicounts" target="_blank"><i class="fab fa-instagram"></i></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MusiCounts" target="_blank"><i class="fab fa-facebook"></i></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/musicounts/" target="_blank"><i class="fab fa-linkedin"></i></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7I3QiR25dd5gByb7ctAAw/" target="_blank"><i class="fab fa-youtube"></i></a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@musicounts?lang=en" target="_blank"><i class="fab fa-tiktok"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex pt-3 pb-2 flex-column flex-md-row"> <div class="mr-2"> <span class="copyright">漏 2022 Music Education Charity of Canada (MECC)</span> </div> <div class="mt-2 mt-md-0"> <span class="charitable">Charitable Registration #: 10684 2057 RR0001</span> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"> <div class="legal-links"> <a href="/en/terms-and-conditions/">Terms & Conditions</a> <a href="/en/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a> <a href="/en/accessibility-policy/">Accessibility</a> </div> <div class="language-picker"> <span class="language-option"> <a href="/en/about-us/" class="language-option-link active"> En </a> <span>|</span> </span> <span class="language-option"> <a href="/fr/%C3%A0-propos-de-nous/" class="language-option-link "> Fr </a> <span>|</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="/static/js/bundle.js"></script> </body> </html>

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